In the first episode, host Peter Sagal sits down with The Plot Against America creator and executive producer David Simon to discuss Part One of the limited series. Sagal and Simon dive into the origin of the series and getting author Philip Roth’s blessing. They also dig into the core of the characters, give some insight into historical fact versus fiction, and discuss the show’s broader themes. The next episode of this podcast comes out after Part Two of the series. The Plot Against America airs Mondays at 9 PM on HBO. The Plot Against America Podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.